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ts CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 20, 1994 is very reasonable. Disbursement List Change - Mr. Schumacher noted that the new software has made it necessary to change the current Disbursement List format. He gave the City Council a draft of the proposed Disbursement Listing and asked for their comments and suggestions. It was suggested that the name of the department be in bold type and that there be more space between the department title and the last department total. There was also a suggestion that the departments be listed in alphabetical order. Mr. Schumacher asked the Council Members to call Mary Vaske if they wanted other changes. District Memorial Hospital Update - Mr. Schumacher read a letter from Yvonne Hendricks regarding the present status of the Hospital District. Mr. Schumacher was asked to write a letter to Ms. Hendricks acknowledging receipt of the letter. Council Member Neal expressed concern regarding the ambulance service. He said he would hate to see this service discontinued. Mayor Reinert suggested that the City Council not take any action on this matter until further action is taken by the Hospital Board. Increasing Water Connection Fees from $50.00 to $100.00 - Mr. Schumacher explained that the fee to connect to the City water system has not been increased in many years. He also explained that the utility department is using a new catch basin system to house the water shut off valve and this change is increasing costs to the utility department. Mr. Schumacher suggested that the water connection fee be increased to include the new costs. Mr. Schumacher was asked to put this suggestion into ordinance amendment form and put on the regular agenda. Annexation Update - Mr. Schumacher explained that on April 19, 1994 the Municipal Board took final action regarding the petition from the City of Centerville to annex property located in Lino Lakes. The preliminary action was to deny the petition for annexation and the final action confirmed the petition. A letter was submitted from the City of Centerville to the Municipal Board alleging some negative actions by the City of Lino Lakes. Mr. Schumacher asked for directions in regard to submitting a notice of facts to the Municipal Board. Mayor Reinert asked that a professional, factual letter be written to the Municipal Board. A copy of the letter from the City of Centerville will be obtained from the Lino Lakes City Attorney so that the response can be clearly written. Mr. Schumacher noted that the letter to the Municipal Board PAGE 5 1 1 1